Diabetic Nerve Damage Questions (Page 2)

What is the highest recommended dose for Cymbalta?

Is there anything that can help the blurry vision from Lyrica?

I have been a diabetic for 23 years, I was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy 2 years ago and the only thing that I have concerns about is how blurry my vision gets I feel like they are dry all the time and I have been noticing myself using visine way more. I thank you for taking time to read and... read more

Neurontin - I have been taking generic Gabapentin 4x300mg per day for the last two years. The effect

... on my quite severe neuropathy (burning foot soles, stabbing pains, RLS) has been good. Instead of driving me crazy around midnight, it has become bearable. During the 2 years, I have had different versions of capsules made by three different manufacturers or different batches, as can be told... read more

How to taper Lyrica correctly?

I'm on Lyrica, 75mg 3x a day. I'm tapering off 25mg at a time. Right now, I'm taking 75mg in the morning, 50mg early afternoon, and 75mg at night. How should I progress? Take one of the 75mg doses down to 50mg also.. Or take the 50mg down to 25mg? The doctor spreader the doses out like that due to... read more

1600mg of gabapentin on a daily basis how does that effect someone?

this person in 178 lbs and height 5' 4 this prescription seems to be too high.

Is gabapentin good for pain and numbness relief in carpal tennel syndrome?

The literature I have read does not mention gabapentin as beneficial for relieving pain and numbness in thumb and fingers associated with carpal syndrome. I need relief for this pain. What should I take that targets the problem directly?

Is gabapentin 300mg x3 a day for my lamber spinal stenosis too small dose? I am in constant pain?

I top it up with Tramadol 50g PRC up to 6 tabs a day which gives me a bit of relief. More than this my body will start itching. I also take 25 mg amitryptrine at night. Should I ask my GP to increase the Gabapentin dose? I am 54 yrs. Thx

My doctor is switching me from gabapentin to Lyrica?

My doctor Is taking me off gabapentin and starting me right away on Lyrica. Will I have withdrawal symptoms from gabapentin?

I just started Lyrica - how long does it take to build up in your system before you get results?

I am a 42 y/o Diabetic. I was diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago however I believe I had Diabetes for much longer. As a teenager (16) I started having seizures in my sleep. Thinking back I believe that those seizures were from low blood sugar. I remember having the symptoms of low blood sugar all throughout... read more

Gabapentin for leg cramps?

What can I do about Lyrica withdrawl,if suddenly I run out because of theft of Meds?

I have been on Lyrica for at least 5yrs 150mg 3 times daily for diabetic nueorpathy, I carry ALL my meds in a lunch cooler which I accidentally left in a restaurant, when I went back it wasn't there , so now I'm having to do without my meds my meds for 3 wks, its been 5 days and I feel Awful... read more

Will neurontin and gabapentin help with numbness in fingers due to diabetic nerve damage?

I am experiencing numbness and tingling in both my hands, more concentrated on the right, especially the middle finger tip. This is due to diabetes. I have been experiencing this for a few weeks now. It isn't horribly painful, but it is uncomfortable. I will see my doctor this week. Would... read more

How Is gabapentin filtered through kidneys or liver?

I've recently had my kidneys start to shut down so concern about how gabapentin effects the kidneys

When taking drugs with interactions, how far apart should they be taken?

Glimepiride has a reaction to every medication I take. Losartan, carvedilol, Prilosec, Zyrtec, insulin, atorvastatin, gabapentin.

I have gabapentin 300mg caplets from January 16th, 2018 is it still usable or has it expired?

I don't know if it makes a difference, but I'm in Canada and I have approximately 300+ caplets, so if I can still use them, then this would save me a bit of money. I had it prescribed for diabetic nerve pain in my feet, but stopped when it elevated my blood sugar levels. My doctor has said that I... read more